Major Lancashire Police update on man, 18, charged after Blackpool Talbot Road incident

Crown Court date follows appearance in front of magistrates

A teenager is to appear at Preston Crown Court following the assault of two people which brought Blackpool town centre to a standstill last month.

Kylas Kanesh, 18, of no fixed address, was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent, Section 20 inflicting GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

Police cordon off Talbot Road in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbertplaceholder image
Police cordon off Talbot Road in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © Iconic
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He was arrested two days after the incident in Talbot Road on October 22, when police were called to reports of an assault, closing off the road whilst dealing with the incident.

Kanesh was remanded in custody to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court on October 26 and Lancashire Police have confirmed that he has been further remanded to appear at Preston Crown Court on Monday, November 23.

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